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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Alfred R. Spring and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Road Construction in Oklahoma, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-09-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction of a Road from Red Oak to Talihina in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-09-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Allegations of Corruption and Graft in the Office of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1949-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Construction of South Road to Talihina, Oklahoma in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Calvin Raleigh and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Construction of Indian Road between Red Oak and Talihina
- Date:
- 1949-09-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Native American Heirs in Filing Proofs of Heirship
- Date:
- 1949-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission
- Date:
- 1949-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Memorandum on the Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Vivian Hays Wallace wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the claims of heirs of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes of Indians. The Congressman's office acknowledged the receipt of the letter and informed Mrs. Wallace that after all living enrolled members of the tribes have been paid, notices of proof of heirship will be sent out to the heirs of deceased members. The agency will determine who the legal heirs are, and they do not have to be on the rolls of the tribes. Mrs. Wallace was advised to wait for further instructions from the agency."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mrs. Juanita Harrison wrote a letter inquiring about payments to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes, as she believed the Creek Nation had not received any money. Congressman Carl Albert responded, explaining that the payments were only for Choctaw and Chickasaw members, and suggested Harrison contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. Harrison had difficulty writing the letter due to a finger injury."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The letter is addressed to Congressman Carl Albert requesting help in getting the Indian Department to construct a road from Red Oak to Talihina. The writer expresses willingness to assist in any way possible to get the project started. The letter emphasizes the benefits of the road for the Indians in the area, particularly in reducing travel time to the Indian Hospital at Talihina. The writer hopes that the Congressman's assistance will help move the project forward."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Alfred R. Spring and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Road Construction in Oklahoma, 1949")
![["The letter is addressed to Congressman Carl Albert, requesting his help in pushing for the construction of a road from Red Oak to Talihina to benefit the local community, including providing easier access to the hospital and rural mail delivery service. The writer expresses appreciation for any assistance in getting the project started."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of a Road from Red Oak to Talihina in 1949")
![["The text includes a series of letters between various individuals regarding complaints about the handling of Indian affairs, specifically related to assistance with filling out proofs of heirship. There are discussions about allegations of exorbitant prices for services and potential collusion between parties. The letters also address concerns about unfair treatment and corruption within the Indian Service. The individuals involved express a commitment to investigating and addressing these issues to ensure justice for the Indian community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Allegations of Corruption and Graft in the Office of Indian Affairs")
![["The Bank of Red Oak in Oklahoma is seeking assistance from Honorable Carl Albert to help get a road built from Red Oak to Talihina, cutting down travel distance to the Indian Hospital. They have a County Commissioner, Paul Lyons, willing to work on the road and are hoping for support from the Indian Department. Carl Albert has expressed willingness to help with the project and has written to the Indian Department about it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Construction of South Road to Talihina, Oklahoma in 1949")
![["Calvin Raleigh writes to Congressman Carl Albert asking for support in getting the Indian Department to construct a road from Red Oak to Talihina. Congressman Albert responds, stating that he has already taken up the matter with the Indian Department and will do what he can to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Calvin Raleigh and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Construction of Indian Road between Red Oak and Talihina")
![["The letter discusses the assistance provided to Indians in filling out proofs of heirship notices, mentioning plans to send someone to help those who are unable to fill out the forms themselves. It also addresses complaints about District Agents not assisting heirs and charging high fees for help, stating that efforts have been made to prevent exploitation and that the majority of forms have been returned in good order. The letter concludes with a report on the progress of processing claims and a commitment to efficiently handle the remaining work."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0000-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Native American Heirs in Filing Proofs of Heirship")
![["Kenneth Smith, General Manager of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon, expressed support for Senate Joint Resolution 133, which would establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. He highlighted the accomplishments of the Warm Springs Reservation in education, housing, and economic development, emphasizing the importance of initiative from within the community. Smith also raised concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs' funding and leadership, urging for more responsible and effective implementation of their Trust responsibility. He commended the Committee for their interest in Indian issues and believed that the establishment of the American Indian Policy Commission would bring new direction to Indian programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has made progress in distributing funds from the sale of tribal coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. 10,450 living enrollees have been paid, with efforts being made to pay the remaining living enrollees before processing claims of heirs for inherited shares. Approximately 23,000 forms for application and proof of heirship have been mailed out, with plans to provide assistance to those who need help with their claims. The Bureau believes that the work is progressing well and payments to heirs will be made as quickly as possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0000-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Memorandum on the Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")